Saturday, 31 January 2015

- funny enough this is a name of this beautiful product. I have a weakness for well made little design pieces with a bit of twist and funny look. Anne had design for Bolia many more interesting products, which are for example this wall hangers. Bolia opened their first show room in 2000 and it’s international furnishing company with humble Danish beginnings. If the name doesn’t ring any bell to you, just have a look at their website here : Bolia. I’m Danish design fan, so I just have to show it to you!

Thursday, 29 January 2015

January is even more special ( maybe not the best time of the year for the cold rainy weather) but if you are in furniture / interior design sector or children's fashion industry, you can catch with two important shows : M&O and Playtimeparis.

At Merci store, till 7th of February there is a “TAK, a day in Copenhagen exhibition” …and you have to believe me, how much I regret I didn’t plan such a trip this year! well…we still can see some pictures, right? What is the exhibition about ? “ Furniture and objects of today rooted in a democratic culture of beauty and good desing.”

A selection of 100% Denmark: coffee, beer, biscuits, flour and juice of all kinds come together on the shelves of the Merci store. Not forgetting of course the must Danish...DESIGN. I really like the part of the exhibition with the black desks in a modern school set up. Could you imagine such a class room ?

Absolutely love the glass! - you have to see how it is made here : silostudio

Hand Made / High tech: by Studio SILO created by Attica Aparicio and Oscar Wanless.

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Silence on the blog means most of the time that I’m very busy, here behind the screen. I wish to post regally, 3 times a week, but it’s still very spontaneous process for me. One week I have plenty of ideas to talk and to show you, the other I need to keep working with no energy to write…today I would like to show you, very interesting modular pin board design by Inga Sempefor the Danish brand Hay.

It is called « Pinorama » and it’s board for all the little things you want to keep handy or aren’t sure where to put. The perforated metal in an oblong brick pattern has a cork back that lets you pin up papers, pictures and other bits and pieces. The system also features a range of accessories in the form of shelves, cylinders or mirrors that can be attached to the metal grid. I really like the transparent look of « Pinorama » and I can easy see it in a child room or in the entrance hall. Functional and charming storage solution.

Thursday, 22 January 2015

I see it so often, that I started to wonder why would it be so popular, putting the low price aside.

“Storage that sees eye to eye with kids” says IKEA on their website. Telling us that the secret of STUVA storage is that it’s at the right height for kids. They find it easier to get dressed and take their toys. The system gives also a lot of options to play with and make an individual combinations. You can choose between open or closed storage, to hide or display your things, and also interior fittings, like shelves or clothes rails you want. I selected only the white examples, since I like them the most. It’s simple and kind of neutral looking storage system which gives a good basic in children’s room.

Is this what we expect from storage for our kids?

What is your favourite storage system for your children ? I would be glad to know.

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

She started a small project with children's clothes store in her own house. Meanwhile, they grown and got a little sister; online shop where you can purchase entire collection. Environmentally friendly use of the material and the production process guarantee high quality footwear. The collection is not only beautiful and very carefully made but it looks absolutely fabulous and trendy ! I always struggle to get good shoes for my boys, so this store is now on my very favourite list. Which one will be your favourite?

Monday, 19 January 2015

“ Blue is commonly used in the Western hemisphere to symbolise boys, in contrast to pink used for girls. In the early 1900s, blue was the colour for girls, since it had traditionally been the colour of the Virgin Mary in Western Art, while pink was for boys (as it was akin to the colour red, considered a masculine colour) ..."

Are we going to see more blue colour in interior's deco in 2015 ? I hope so!

I painted my kitchen wall in soft delicate blue color (the one on the first picture) like 4 years ago. It’s looking very good with industrial steal elements and white kitchen….it’s one of the very unique coloured wall in our house, the rest is grey and white. (except our boys’ room!)

My favourite addition for blue colour in children’s rooms are tones of grey. It gives blue more contemporary look. Accents of indigo, make a great finish touch. Could you spot the pictures from the Ferm Living new Spring/Summer 2015 collection ? That’s what I’m talking about. What do you think about putting together blue with brown? This colour combination ( on the picture with the moving bed and desk) is very inspiring and it could be a great combo to use it in a teenager’s room.

Friday, 16 January 2015

The black& white postcards “ Time for a change” or “ The time is now” which you can see on the pictures are from Marcus Kraft collection of 20 advice songs in a little book. There is so many nice quotes inside which I use and change regularly around my work space.

Inside Rafa-kids’ K desk you have this special place, where on the lid you can make a mood bord with all your favourite quotes. This time I’m showing you the desk and X stoolin whitewash finish with a touch of blue. This beautiful flaky fields mountain drops rug is my favourite since a long time and I feel so lucky I won it in a giveaway. When the days are getting cold and windy, I kind of naturally would like to nest our house with soft textures and warm elements . Can you spot the simple and graphic wall baner? It’s a new addition of the “ Make your Own Banner” with cardboard numbers and images. Very nice one! The design is from Ommdesign. The K desk in whitewash gives such a calm and organise feeling in a space….